Davis

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Davis 440
Gender	Male
Affiliation	New Orleans Pelicans 440
Occupation/Role	Professional basketball player; initially recognized as the Pelicans' on-court leader 440
Status	Active 1339
First Appearance	Chapter 440 440

Background / History

Davis was formally identified to the media as the Pelicans' leader, but this did not translate into meaningful locker-room authority. Tang Tian’s rising influence—particularly after gifting teammates Ferrari 458 cars—highlighted the difference between Davis’s nominal leadership and Tang’s actual standing within the team. 440

During a difficult stretch, Davis suffered a major shooting slump. Across four games after his return, he averaged 10 points and 8 rebounds while shooting 27%; opponents crowded his drives and dared him to shoot from outside. Tang publicly defended him, stressing that Davis’s talent and ability were unquestionable and that he would adjust. 596 597

Davis later developed into a more reliable interior option. His improved low-post game, bank shot, defensive versatility, and chemistry with Tang became recurring strengths for the Pelicans. 604 673 723

Abilities & Skills

Interior Defense

Davis can defend larger scorers through his length and wingspan despite giving up speed.

• Disrupted Kevin Durant’s Eurostep layup and secured the defensive rebound. 473
• His wingspan allows him to compensate for speed disadvantages when defending bigger players. 473
• Contested Stephen Curry’s drive and interfered with Draymond Green’s three-point attempt. 673 811

Transition Play and Finishing

Davis is a dangerous fast-break finisher who can run the floor after making defensive plays.

• Followed his defensive stop against Durant by sprinting the floor for an alley-oop dunk from Tang Tian. 473
• Developed especially strong timing with Tang on lob plays. 673
• Scored twice against Draymond Green early in a playoff matchup, including a dunk. 1230

Low-Post Offense

Davis expanded his interior scoring beyond straight-line drives.

• Uses a low-post bank shot that benefited from his height and wingspan advantage over Green. 723
• Continued attacking from the post against LaMarcus Aldridge and found Montrezl Harrell when the Spurs’ defense collapsed. 1236
• His low-post development and bank shot were compared to the potential of becoming “the next Duncan.” 604

Playmaking

Davis can create for teammates when opposing defenses collapse on him.

• Assisted Harrell for a dunk after quickly recognizing the Spurs’ collapsing defense. 1236
• Functioned as a high-post facilitator in an action with Tang Tian against the Cavaliers. 984

Relationships

• Tang Tian — Pelicans teammate and primary on-court partner. Their alley-oop chemistry became a key offensive weapon, while Tang consistently supported Davis through slumps. 597 673
• Tim Duncan — Mentor; Duncan regards Davis as his personal protégé and was pleased by his playoff performance. 1236
• Kevin Durant — Opponent whom Davis has guarded successfully; later, Davis and Durant showed strong on-court chemistry as Pelicans teammates. 473 1339
• Draymond Green — Frequent postseason matchup. Davis exploited his size advantage in the post and scored on him repeatedly. 723 1230
• Montrezl Harrell — Pelicans teammate who benefited from Davis’s interior passing. 1236

Story Role / Major Arcs

Pelicans’ Nominal Leader

Although publicly presented as the team’s leader, Davis initially lacked the locker-room influence necessary to command the roster. 440

Shooting Slump and Recovery

Davis’s poor shooting became a liability during a losing stretch, prompting public trade discussion involving DeMarcus Cousins. Tang Tian refused to lose faith in him. 596 597

Emergence as Tang Tian’s Second Star

Davis’s defensive range, interior scoring, and alley-oop connection with Tang made him a central piece of the Pelicans’ success. 473 673 723

“Pippen” Role

Tang later characterized Davis as better suited to being an elite second option than a franchise-defining first option, comparing him to Scottie Pippen rather than Michael Jordan. 1280

Davis embraced that supporting-star role in a playoff game against San Antonio, taking over offensively after Marc Gasol’s injury and energizing the Pelicans with scoring, rebounding, and playmaking. 1235 1236

Playing Without Tang Tian

After Tang’s departure, Davis showed improved skills and a desire to prove himself without him, forming productive chemistry with Durant. 1339

Notable Quotes

“Dai Weisi's personality isn't suited to being the Number One Player. Even though he learned from Duncan, he hasn't learned Duncan's Leadership yet.” 1280

“He's an ultimate Second-in-command, a Pippen, but he can't be a Jordan.” 1280